Old Iron Bog C. G. (FR 40595) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Old Iron Bog C. G. (FR 40595) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Lost River Ranger District
6,966 ft
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A stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, ID.

Salmon-Challis National Forest, Lost River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 0 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Smiley Mountain stands 4,510 ft above the site, 5.2 miles northwest. Left Fork Iron Bog Creek runs 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Carey, is 25 mi off.

September normals 36–69°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Iron Bog User #2 (FR 40762) in IDDispersed Camping0.9miIron Bog Campground in IDCampground1.1miIron Bog User #1 (FR 40761) in IDDispersed Camping1.2miLeft Fork Iron Bog (FR 40220) in IDDispersed Camping1.3miRight Fork Iron Bog (FR 40221) in IDDispersed Camping1.4mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Salmon-Challis National Forest, Lost River Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?